Easa TCDS A.068 - Saab - 340 21 16122011

TCDS No.: EASA.A.
068 SAAB 340 Page 1/14

Issue: 21 Date: 16 December 2011
European Aviation Safety Agency
EASA
TYPE-CERTIFICATE
DATA SHEET
No. EASA.A.068
for
SAAB 340
Type Certificate Holder:

Saab AB, Aeronautics
SE-581 88 Linkping
SWEDEN
Airworthiness Category: Large Aeroplanes
For Models: SAAB SF340A

SAAB 340B
TCDS No.: EASA.A.068 SAAB 340 Page 2/14
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TABLE OF CONTENT
SECTION 1: SAAB SF340A................................................................................................. 4

I. General........................................................................................................................ 4
II. Certification Basis........................................................................................................ 4
III. Technical Characteristics and Operational Limitations ............................................... 5
IV. Operating and Servicing Instructions .......................................................................... 8
V. Notes ........................................................................................................................... 8
SECTION 2: SAAB 340B ..................................................................................................... 9
I. General........................................................................................................................ 9
II. Certification Basis........................................................................................................ 9
III. Technical Characteristics and Operational Limitations ............................................. 10
IV. Operating and Servicing Instructions ........................................................................ 13
V. Notes ......................................................................................................................... 13
SECTION: ADMINISTRATIVE ........................................................................................... 14
I. Acronyms and Abbreviations ..................................................................................... 14
II. Type Certificate Holder Record ................................................................................. 14
III. Change Record ......................................................................................................... 14
SECTION 1: SAAB SF340A
I. General
1. Type/ Model/ Variant: SAAB SF340A (See note 1.)
2. Performance Class: A
3. Certifying Authority: EASA
4. Manufacturer: Saab AB, Aeronautics

SE-581 88 Linkping
SWEDEN
5. Reference Application Date 31 March 1980

for EASA Certification:
6. EASA Type Certification Date: 30 May 1984

Formerly LFV TC A 1/84
(remains a valid reference)
II. Certification Basis
1. EASA Airworthiness Requirements
JAR 25 Change 7
JAR 25 Change 8 for paragraphs 25.305(d)
25.341(d)
2. Special Conditions
Special conditions in accordance with LFV Issue Book
Item B-2 Stall identification and recovery characteristics

Item B-4 Performance in Icing Conditions
Item B-5 All engines operating, Steep Approach Landing
Item B-7 Gravel runway operation
Item B-8 Takeoff and landing in tailwind greater than 10 knots
Item B-9 High altitude takeoff
Item C-3 Propeller blade impact NPA 25C-112 applies in lieu of JAR 25.571(e)(2)
Item C-5 Composite structure
Item F-1 Flight guidance system (basic system)
Item F-2 CAT II requirements
CRI H-01 Enhanced Airworthiness Programme for Airplane Systems ICA on EWIS
3. Exemptions
No exemptions have been granted.

SECTION 1: SAAB SF340A - continued
4. Equivalent Safety Findings
Equivalent Safety Findings in accordance with LFV Issue Book
Item A-2 Oil quantity indicator JAR 25.1551

Item A-3 Refuelling system, auto shut-off testing JAR 25.979(b)(1)
Item A-5 Static system integrity JAR 25.1333(c)
Item A-6 Stand-by compass system JAR 25.1333(b)
Item A-7 AC system indication JAR 25.1351(b)(6)
Item A-11 Exit handle illumination JAR 25.811(e)(3)
CRI D-9 Improved Flammabillity Standards for Thermal JAR 25.853(a) and
Acoustic Insulation Materials used in Large Airplanes JAR 25.855(d)
Item E-1 Engine certification JAR 25.903
5. Environmental Protection Standards
Noise: See TCDSN A.068
III. Technical Characteristics and Operational Limitations
1. Production Basis: Manufactured under Type Certificate
2. Type Design Definition: Defined by Type Specification 72PJ0006.

Drawings are defined in the Saab AB System List,
Doc. No. 7200-0.
Type Record, Doc. No. 72CCS1091 and 72CCS2333
3. Description A low wing, twin-engine turboprop aircraft equipped to

carry up to 37 passengers and cargo in a pressurized
cabin and intended for short to medium haul routes.
4. Equipment: Equipment is listed in the SAAB SF 340 Master

Equipment Register, Doc. No. 72PWS0861
5. Dimensions
Span 21,44 m (70 ft 4 in)
Length 19,73 m (64 ft 9 in)
Height 6,97 m (22 ft 11 in)
Wing Area 41.8 m2 (450 ft2)
6. Engines: 2 engines General Electric Company,

Model CT7-5A2, free turbine turboprop
Power turbine/propeller reduction gearing 15.9:1
The maximum continuous and takeoff static sea level

ratings at ISA:
Shaft Jet Thrust Torquemeter

Horse Power Reading
(kW) (SHP) (N) (lbf) (%)
Takeoff 1 294 1 735 730 164 108
Max Cont. 1 193 1 600 667 150 100
7. Auxiliary Power Unit: none
8. Propellers: 2 propellers
Dowty Aerospace, Model

(c) R.354/4-123-F/13
(c) R.354/4-123-F/20
(c) R.375/4-123-F/21
(c) R.389/4-123-F/25
(c) R.389/4-123-F/26
(c) R.390/4-123-F/27
Blades: 4
Diameter: 3.35 m (132 in) no reduction permitted.
9. Fluids (Fuel, Oil, Additives, Jet A, Jet A-1, Jet B (ASTM D-1655),
Hydraulics) JP 4, JP 5 (MIL-T-5624), JP-8 (MIL-T-83133D),
CIS fuels RT and TS-1 (GOST 10227).
In addition, all aviation gas turbine fuels conforming to the

latest revision of GE Jet Fuel Specification No. D50TF2
for the GE CT7 engine installation are approved.
Location Volume Weight

Litres U.S. Gal kg lb
Left wing 1 610 425 1 290 2 845
Right wing 1 610 425 1 290 2 845
Total Usable 3 220 850 2 580 5 690
Fuel weight based upon fuel density 0.802 kg/l

(6.7 lb/U.S. Gal).
Pressure fuelling.
Max pressure for pressure fuelling is 345 kPa (50 psi).
10. Fluid Capacities: Refer to applicable approved manuals
11. Airspeed Limits: See Airplane Flight Manual
12. Maximum Operating Altitude: 7 620 m (25 000 ft) pressure altitude
13. All Weather Capability: Cat II

14. Maximum Certified Masses:

12 380 kg (27 300 lb)
Taxi 12 840 kg (28 300 lb) With Mod. No. 1531
13 065 kg (28 800 lb) With Mod. No. 3139
12 370 kg (27 275 lb)
Takeoff 12 700 kg (28 000 lb) With Mod. No. 1531
12 930 kg (28 500 lb) With Mod. No. 3139
12 020 kg (26 500 lb)
Landing
12 340 kg (27 200 lb) With Mod. No. 1531
11 340 kg (25 200 lb)
Zero Fuel
11 660 kg (25 700 lb) See Note 2
15. Centre of Gravity Range: See Airplane Flight Manual
16. Mean Aerodynamic Chord: 2.08 m

(MAC)
17. Levelling Means: See Weight and Balance Manual
18. Minimum Flight Crew: Two (Pilot and Co-pilot)
19. Maximum Seating Capacity: 37 Passengers
20. Exits:
Size mm
Nr Type
(inches)
0.69x1.60 m
Passenger door 1 Type I
(27x63 in)
Service/ 0.61x1.22 m
1 Type II
emergency door (24x48 in)
0.51x0.91 m
Emergency exits 2 Type III
(20x36 in)
0.48x0.50 m
Crew hatch 1 -
(19x19.7 in)
21. Baggage/Cargo Compartment:
Location Maximum Baggage

Rear Cargo 950 kg (2 100 lb)
See Weight and Balance Manual.
22. Wheels and Tyres Main wheel tyres: A 24 x 7.7

Nose wheel tyres: A 17.5 x 6.25-6
IV. Operating and Servicing Instructions
1. Flight Manuals:
1.1 Airplane Flight Manuals: Doc. No.

Standard version AFM 340A 000
U.S. Type design version AFM 340A 001
Australian Type design version AFM 340A 003
Canadian Type design version AFM 340A 005
1.2 Aircraft Operations Manual 72LKS3088
1.3 Weight and Balance Manual 72LKS3080
1.4 Master Minimum Equipment List (MMEL) 72LKS3091
2. Service Instructions:
2.1 EASA Airworthiness Directives

Swedish Airworthiness Directives (SAD)
2.2 Service Letter and Service Bulletins
2.3 Available service documents: Doc. No.
Aircraft Maintenance Manual 72LKS3076
Wiring Manual 72LKS3078
Structural Repair Manual 72LKS3079
Maintenance Review Board Report 72LKS3081
Illustrated Parts Catalogue 72LKS3077
Certification Maintenance requirement based 72DSS0602
on System Safety Assessment
V. Notes
1. SAAB SF340A is same as SAAB-FAIRCHILD 340A

2. Weights valid when carrying passengers and/or passenger seats are used for cargo
stowage in all passenger configuration or when carrying cargo configuration and centre
of gravity is aft of or at 28% MAC.
SECTION 2: SAAB 340B
I. General
1. Type/ Model/ Variant: SAAB 340B
2. Performance Class: A
3. Certifying Authority: EASA
4. Manufacturer: Saab AB, Aeronautics

SE-581 88 Linkping
SWEDEN
5. Reference Application Date 14 September 1987

for EASA Certification:
6. EASA Type Certification Date: 03 July 1989

Formerly LFV TC A 1/84
(remains a valid reference)
II. Certification Basis
1. EASA Airworthiness Requirements

JAR 25 Change 7
JAR 25 Change 8 for paragraph 25.305(d)
JAR 25 Change 10 for paragraph 25.807(d)
JAR 25 Change 12 for paragraphs 25.341,
25.812,
25.853
2. Special Conditions
Special conditions in accordance with LFV Issue Book
Item B-2 Stall identification and recovery characteristics

Item B-4 Performance in Icing Conditions
Item B-5 All engines operating, Steep Approach Landing
Item B-7 Gravel runway operation
Item B-8 Takeoff and landing in tailwind greater than 10 knots
Item B-9 High altitude takeoff
Item C-3 Propeller blade impact NPA 25C-112 applies in lieu of JAR 25.571(e)(2)
Item C-5 Composite structure
Item C-6 Structural design loads for Wing Tip Extension
Item D-7 Lightning Protection, Indirect effects
Item E-5 Automatic Reserve Power
Item F-1 Flight guidance system (basic system)
Item F-2 CAT II requirements
Item F-3 Effect of external radiation upon aircraft systems
CRI H-01 Enhanced Airworthiness Programme for Airplane Systems ICA on EWIS
SECTION 2: SAAB 340B - continued
3. Exemptions
No exemptions have been granted.
4. Equivalent Safety Findings
Equivalent Safety Findings in accordance with LFV Issue Book
Item A-2 Oil quantity indicator JAR 25.1551

Item A-3 Refuelling system, auto shut-off testing JAR 25.979(b)(1)
Item A-5 Static system integrity JAR 25.1333(c)
Item A-6 Stand-by compass system JAR 25.1333(b)
Item A-7 AC system indication JAR 25.1351(b)(6)
Item A-11 Exit handle illumination JAR 25.811(e)(3)
Item B-6 Stall and stall warning speeds and JAR 25.103(a)(b)(c); 107(b)(c);
manoeuvre capability 119(b); 121(c)(d); 125(a);
145(a)(b)(c)(d); 147; 149; 161;
175; 177; 201(a)(b); 207(c)(d);
233(a); 237(a)
CRI D-9 Improved Flammabillity Standards for JAR 25.853(a),
Thermal Acoustic Insulation Materials JAR 25.855(d)
used in Large Airplanes
5. Environmental Protection Standards
Noise: See TCDSN A.068
III. Technical Characteristics and Operational Limitations
1. Production Basis: Manufactured under Type Certificate
2. Type Design Definition: Defined by Type Specification 72PJS0329.

Drawings are defined in the Saab AB System List,
Doc. No. 7200-0.
Type Record, Doc. No. 72CCS1091 and 72CCS2333
3. Description A low wing, twin-engine turboprop aircraft equipped to

carry up to 37 passengers and cargo in a pressurized
cabin and intended for short to medium haul routes.
4. Equipment: Equipment is listed in the SAAB SF 340 Master

Equipment Register, Doc. No. 72PWS0861
5. Dimensions
21,44 m (70 ft 4 in)
Span
22,75 m (74 ft 8 in) With Mod. 2571
Length 19,73 m (64 ft 9 in)
Height 7.00 m (23 ft)
Wing Area 41.8 m2 (450 ft2)
6. Engines: 2 engines General Electric Company,

Model CT7-9B, free turbine turboprop
Power turbine/propeller reduction gearing 15.9:1
The maximum continuous and takeoff static sea level

ratings at ISA:
Shaft Jet Thrust Torquemeter

Horse Power Reading
(kW) (SHP) (N) (lbf) (%)
Max Takeoff
1 395 1 870 792 178 107
(with APR)
Takeoff 1 305 1 750 743 167 100
Max Cont. 1 305 1 750 743 167 100
7. Auxiliary Power Unit: none
8. Propellers: 2 propellers
Dowty Aerospace, Model

(c) R.354/4-123-F/13
(c) R.354/4-123-F/20
(c) R.375/4-123-F/21
(c) R.389/4-123-F/25
(c) R.389/4-123-F/26
(c) R.390/4-123-F/27
Blades: 4
Hamilton Standard, Model

14 RF-19
Blades: 4
9. Fluids (Fuel, Oil, Additives, Jet A, Jet A-1, Jet B (ASTM D-1655),
Hydraulics) JP 4, JP 5 (MIL-T-5624), JP-8 (MIL-T-83133D),
CIS fuels RT and TS-1 (GOST 10227).
In addition, all aviation gas turbine fuels conforming to the

latest revision of GE Jet Fuel Specification No. D50TF2
for the GE CT7 engine installation are approved.
Location Volume Weight

Litres U.S. Gal kg lb
Left wing 1 610 425 1 290 2 845
Right wing 1 610 425 1 290 2 845
Total Usable 3 220 850 2 580 5 690
Fuel weight based upon fuel density 0.802 kg/l

(6.7 lb/U.S. Gal).
Pressure fuelling.
Max pressure for pressure fuelling is 345 kPa (50 psi).
10. Fluid Capacities: Refer to applicable approved manuals
11. Airspeed Limits: See Airplane Flight Manual
12. Maximum Operating Altitude: 7 620 m (25 000 ft) pressure altitude
13. All Weather Capability: Cat II
14. Maximum Certified Masses:

13 065 kg (28 800 lb)
Taxi
13 290 kg (29 300 lb) With Mod. No. 2438
12 930 kg (28 500 lb)
Takeoff
13 155 kg (29 000 lb) With Mod. No. 2438
12 700 kg (28 000 lb)
Landing
12 930 kg (28 500 lb) With Mod. No. 2438
11 790 kg (26 000 lb)
Zero Fuel
12 020 kg (26 500 lb) With Mod. No. 2438
15. Centre of Gravity Range: See Airplane Flight Manual
16. Mean Aerodynamic Chord: 2.08 m

(MAC)
17. Levelling Means: See Weight and Balance Manual
18. Minimum Flight Crew: Two (Pilot and Co-pilot)
19. Maximum Seating Capacity: 37 Passengers
20. Exits:
Size mm
Nr Type
(inches)
0.69x1.60 m
Passenger door 1 Type I
(27x63 in)
Service/ 0.61x1.22 m
1 Type II
emergency door (24x48 in)
0.51x0.91 m
Emergency exits 2 Type III
(20x36 in)
0.48x0.50 m
Crew hatch 1 -
(19x19.7 in)
21. Baggage/Cargo Compartment:
Location Maximum Baggage

Rear Cargo 950 kg (2 100 lb)
See Weight and Balance Manual.
22. Wheels and Tyres Main wheel tyres: A 24 x 7.7

Nose wheel tyres: A 17.5 x 6.25-6
IV. Operating and Servicing Instructions
1. Flight Manuals:
1.1 Airplane Flight Manuals: Doc. No.

Without Mod No. 2571:
Standard version AFM 340B 000
U.S. Type design version AFM 340B 001
Australian Type design version AFM 340B 003
Canadian Type design version AFM 340B 005
With Mod No. 2571:
Standard version AFM 340B 010
Canadian Type design version AFM 340B 015
1.2 Aircraft Operations Manual 72LKS3089
1.3 Weight and Balance Manual 72LKS3080
1.4 Master Minimum Equipment List (MMEL) 72LKS3091
2. Service Instructions:
2.1 EASA Airworthiness Directives

Swedish Airworthiness Directives (SAD)
2.2 Service Letter and Service Bulletins
2.3 Available service documents: Doc. No.
Aircraft Maintenance Manual 72LKS3076
Wiring Manual 72LKS3078
Structural Repair Manual 72LKS3079
Maintenance Review Board Report 72LKS3081
Illustrated Parts Catalogue 72LKS3077
Certification Maintenance requirement based 72DSS0602
on System Safety Assessment
V. Notes
Reserved
SECTION: ADMINISTRATIVE
I. Acronyms and Abbreviations
AFM Airplane Flight Manual

APU Auxiliary Power Unit
CRI Certification Review Item
CS Certification Specification
EASA European Aviation Safety Agency
ES(F) Equivalent Safety (Finding)
EWIS Enhanced Wiring Interconnection System
ICA Instructions for Continued Airworthiness
JAA Joint Aviation Authorities
JAR Joint Aviation Requirements
LFV Luftfartsverket (Swedish Civil Aviation Administration)
NPA Notice of Proposed Amendment
SB Service Bulletin
SC Special Condition
TC Type Certificate
TCDS Type Certificate Data Sheet
TCDSN Type Certificate Data Sheet for Noise
II. Type Certificate Holder Record
Saab AB, Aeronautics

SE-581 88 Linkping
SWEDEN
III. Change Record

Starting with Issue 21
Issue Date Changes TC issue

Issue 21 16/12/2011 Type Certificate Holders name changed. Issue 1,
Addition of CRI H-01 for ICA on EWIS and CRI D-9 for 30/05/1984
Improved Flammability Standards (LFV A 1/84)
New TCDS format plus some editorials
[insert rows as necessary]
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TCDS No.: EASA.A.

068 SAAB 340 Page 1/14

European Aviation Safety Agency

Type Certificate Holder:

Airworthiness Category: Large Aeroplanes

For Models: SAAB SF340A

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SECTION 1: SAAB SF340A................................................................................................. 4

SECTION 1: SAAB SF340A

1. Type/ Model/ Variant: SAAB SF340A (See note 1.)

3. Certifying Authority: EASA

4. Manufacturer: Saab AB, Aeronautics

5. Reference Application Date 31 March 1980

6. EASA Type Certification Date: 30 May 1984

II. Certification Basis

1. EASA Airworthiness Requirements

Special conditions in accordance with LFV Issue Book

Item B-2 Stall identification and recovery characteristics

No exemptions have been granted.

SECTION 1: SAAB SF340A - continued

4. Equivalent Safety Findings

Equivalent Safety Findings in accordance with LFV Issue Book

Item A-2 Oil quantity indicator JAR 25.1551

5. Environmental Protection Standards

Noise: See TCDSN A.068

III. Technical Characteristics and Operational Limitations

1. Production Basis: Manufactured under Type Certificate

2. Type Design Definition: Defined by Type Specification 72PJ0006.

3. Description A low wing, twin-engine turboprop aircraft equipped to

4. Equipment: Equipment is listed in the SAAB SF 340 Master

6. Engines: 2 engines General Electric Company,

SECTION 1: SAAB SF340A - continued

The maximum continuous and takeoff static sea level

Shaft Jet Thrust Torquemeter

7. Auxiliary Power Unit: none

Dowty Aerospace, Model

In addition, all aviation gas turbine fuels conforming to the

Location Volume Weight

Fuel weight based upon fuel density 0.802 kg/l

10. Fluid Capacities: Refer to applicable approved manuals

11. Airspeed Limits: See Airplane Flight Manual

13. All Weather Capability: Cat II

SECTION 1: SAAB SF340A - continued

14. Maximum Certified Masses:

15. Centre of Gravity Range: See Airplane Flight Manual

16. Mean Aerodynamic Chord: 2.08 m

17. Levelling Means: See Weight and Balance Manual

18. Minimum Flight Crew: Two (Pilot and Co-pilot)

19. Maximum Seating Capacity: 37 Passengers

21. Baggage/Cargo Compartment:

Location Maximum Baggage

22. Wheels and Tyres Main wheel tyres: A 24 x 7.7

SECTION 1: SAAB SF340A - continued

IV. Operating and Servicing Instructions

1.1 Airplane Flight Manuals: Doc. No.

2.1 EASA Airworthiness Directives

1. SAAB SF340A is same as SAAB-FAIRCHILD 340A

SECTION 2: SAAB 340B

1. Type/ Model/ Variant: SAAB 340B

3. Certifying Authority: EASA

4. Manufacturer: Saab AB, Aeronautics

5. Reference Application Date 14 September 1987